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Gift-Giving Ideas That Can Change Lives
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In the past couple of months, two clients have landed great jobs in the midst of the worst employment climate in decades. The secret to their successes, I believe, were delivering
Flashback Friday: 87 Frugal Ways to Make Winter Less Miserable
Winter can be a total bummer, especially when you're stuck inside all day. Shift your mindset with these fun ideas for a positive mood shift.
4 Reasons to Cut Yourself Some Slack Following a Financial Setback
The first step to bouncing back from a money mistake is to cut yourself some slack.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save? (Chance to win $20!)
We want to hear your tips for squirreling away some funds. If you share your answer, you'll be entered to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: Habits for Long-Term Happiness
Today we found some awesome articles on habits that create long-term happiness, spending $100 a month on groceries, and survival skills for everyday life.
Book Review: The Road Out of Debt
The classic story of victory over debt is success through work and frugality. But real life is not always so positive, and that's why this book is so useful.
Best Money Tips: Spring Birthday Party Ideas For Kids
Today we found some great articles on spring birthday party ideas for kids, strategies to boost your retirement savings, and steps on the road to financial stability.
6 Foods Scientifically Proven to Increase Your Lifespan
You can extend your stay on this mortal coil by adding these lifespan lengtheners to your diet. Bonus? They're delicious, too.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money in College
Today we found some great articles on ways to save money in college, free or inexpensive ways to have a good time, and interview tips that will help you get a job.
Sweet and Salty Snacks You Can Make at Home
Sweet-and-salty snacks can satisfy two mighty cravings at once. Make your own quickly and cheaply with these delicious recipes.
8 Terrible Restaurant Values You Should Avoid
Everyone knows dining out is rarely frugal, but some dishes take the cake. If you value value, choose something else from the menu.
The Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: For Love or Money?
What to do when following your passion doesn't bring home the bacon.
Frugal is More than a Way to Spend Money, Part 2
Frugal is a way of life — are you spending too much, or too little?
Best Money Tips: 7 Behaviors of Emotionally Wealthy People
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Never go shopping unless you're armed with a cell phone.
"It seems like a great deal, but maybe it's cheaper somewhere else?" I've said those words a lot, maybe not out loud but certainly in my head. [more]
Making the most of your guilty pleasures
I've been trying to come up with a way to articulate the mental shift from being not-frugal to being frugal. It's not really about wanting to spend less, and it's certainly not about making do with less. [more]
5 Simple Ways to Get Big Back-to-School Savings
It seems like back-to-school "must buy" lists get longer every year, but that doesn't mean this end-of-summer shopping tradition has to empty your wallet.
How to Visit San Francisco Without Going Broke
Yes, Baghdad by the Bay really is the most expensive city in the country — but no, you don't have to spend a fortune visiting it!
A Step-by-Step Guide for When Friends Ask for Help Being Frugal
One writer shares his five-step plan for helping friends who want to be frugal, so you can use it for your friends, too — or yourself.